Johannesburg – It’s well documented that fans are the beating heart that keeps the body of football alive, and Orlando Pirates have expressed sadness at the passing of one of the club’s super-fans, Goodenough “5 Skipas” Sithole.
The Gugulethu branch of Orlando Pirates supporters confirmed Sithole’s passing on Twitter.
“Rest in Peace. Greater #GugulethuBranch mourns the sad and Ultimately passing of one of the club’s staunch supporters Mr. Goodenough Sithole,” it wrote.
“We convey our heartfelt and deepest sympathy to his family, close friends and everyone who was close to him. May our heavenly Father comfort you all during this extremely difficult time,” it added.
? ???? ?? ????? ?️ Greater #GugulethuBranch mourns the sad and Ultimately passing of one of the club’s staunch supporters Mr. Goodenough Sithole. pic.twitter.com/4aHQl8t8Px
— Orlando Pirates Gugulethu Branch (@gugulethubranch) January 6, 2023
Other fans also took to Twitter to pay tribute to the late die-hard Orlando Pirates fan.
R.I.P Baba Goodenough Sithole ????? pic.twitter.com/o3OAiHuSVA
— Sam Manzvire (@SManzvire) January 6, 2023
Rest in peace Goodenough Sithole, A true Buccaneer?☠️☠️that was loved by all SA soccer fans from different teams. You gave us a good laugh in all your videos ?✌️?#RIP5Skippers #RIPisNotMakeSure? #RIPBucaneer #RIPLegend pic.twitter.com/KPp1pzrsFZ
— Mbali Rantlha (@MbaliRantlha) January 6, 2023
It’s with great sadness to inform all football lovers of the passing of Mr Goodenough Sithole a.k.a 5 Skippas
REST IN PEACE BUCCANEER
ONCE A PIRATES ALWAYS A PIRATESMy sincerely condolences to Sithole & all Pirates family.May his Soul rest in peace☠️??#DStvprem #Sundowns pic.twitter.com/UmkN0uUh4E
— ???????? (@YELL0MAN) January 6, 2023
Rest in Peace GoodEnough Sithole ?️?️?️.? Mr 5 Skippers . I remember when he went viral I did a mashup of an old song of mine and his iconic interview with @DeshiBhaktawer pic.twitter.com/u4u1Yf1KTr
— Solomzi Thandubuntu (@Solphendukaa) January 6, 2023
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Compiled by Junaid Benjamin
